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Barbara Karlin

Barbara Karlin was a beloved author of many children's picture books and a reviewer for publications such as the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, LA Parent, and more. She died in 1991, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators established the Barbara Karlin Grant for Writers of Picture Book Text in her memory.

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan and highlights the accomplishments of those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) community. Browse our titles that celebrate LGBTQIA+ history, creators, and stories. LGBTQIA+ Elementary Titles

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